Commercial & Contract Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially focused Commercial & Contract Manager to lead the commercial management of construction projects from tender stage through project completion.This strategic leadership role is responsible for overseeing all commercial, contractual, cost control, and quantity surveying activities across the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will play a key role in maximizing profitability, managing commercial risks, protecting contractual entitlements, and supporting the company's continued growth and competitiveness in the market.The Commercial & Contract Manager will act as the organization's primary commercial authority, working closely with senior management, project teams, consultants, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure successful commercial outcomes on all projects.Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial LeadershipLead and manage the organization's commercial function.Provide strategic advice on pricing, contractual matters, commercial risks, and profitability.Develop and implement commercial policies, procedures, controls, and governance frameworks.Support business growth by identifying opportunities to enhance commercial performance and project returns.Ensure commercial best practices are consistently applied across all projects.Tendering & EstimationLead the complete tendering and bidding process from opportunity assessment to submission.Analyze tender documents, contract conditions, technical specifications, and risk factors.Develop detailed and accurate cost estimates covering materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors, and indirect costs.Establish pricing strategies and commercial positioning for bids.Conduct bid/no-bid assessments and provide recommendations to senior management.Coordinate with engineering, procurement, civil, and MEP teams to prepare competitive bids.Participate in tender clarifications, pre-bid meetings, and negotiations.Ensure submission of fully compliant, competitive, and commercially sound tender packages.Contract Administration & Commercial ManagementAssume full commercial responsibility for projects following contract award.Establish project commercial baselines, budgets, cost breakdown structures, and cash flow forecasts.Manage variations, claims, change orders, disputes, and Extension of Time (EOT) submissions.Ensure compliance with contractual obligations while protecting company rights and entitlements.Support project teams with commercial advice and contract interpretation.Lead claim preparation, negotiation, and settlement activities.Identify and pursue opportunities for revenue enhancement and commercial recovery.Cost Control & Performance ManagementMonitor project costs, budgets, commitments, and financial performance.Analyze cost variances and implement corrective actions where necessary.Drive margin protection and continuous profitability improvement.Develop and monitor key commercial performance indicators, including:Cost varianceCash collectionClaim recoveryMaintain and continuously improve cost databases, benchmarks, and commercial reporting systems.Cross-Functional CoordinationEnsure commercial alignment between Civil, MEP, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams.Optimize the utilization of Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Engineers across projects.Integrate design stage and construction inputs into effective commercial solutions.Facilitate collaboration between tendering, design, and project execution teams to achieve project objectives.Leadership & Team DevelopmentLead, mentor, and develop a team of Commercial Engineers and Quantity Surveyors.Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.Support talent development, succession planning, and continuous professional growth.Promote knowledge sharing and commercial excellence across the organization.Reporting & GovernancePrepare and present weekly tender status reports and monthly commercial performance reports.Develop executive dashboards and management reports.Report project commercial status, risks, opportunities, and performance to senior leadership.Ensure transparency, accuracy, and consistency in all commercial reporting activities.Qualifications & ExperienceEducationBachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.Quantity Surveying qualification is considered a strong advantage.ExperienceMinimum 12 years of experience within the construction or contracting industry.Proven track record in:Estimation and biddingCommercial managementContract administrationCost control and financial managementClaims and variation managementExperience managing the commercial aspects of major construction projects.Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in an independent senior leadership role.Technical SkillsStrong expertise in Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying.Extensive knowledge of FIDIC and other standard construction contracts.Advanced cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis capabilities.Excellent negotiation, claim management, and dispute resolution skills.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Experience with ERP, costing, and commercial management systems.Basic understanding of AutoCAD.Knowledge and experience in CANDY software is an advantage.Personal AttributesStrong commercial acumen and business awareness.Strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills.High level of ownership, accountability, and professionalism.Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.Proven leadership capabilities within multidisciplinary and matrix organizations.Results-oriented with a strong focus on profitability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.Apply NowIf you are a commercially driven construction professional with a proven track record in tendering, contracts, cost management, and commercial leadership, we invite you to apply and become part of a dynamic and growing organization committed to excellence in project delivery.Interested candidates may apply through LinkedIn with their updated CV or send their CVs to hrd@ramaco-qatar.net#CommercialManager #ContractManager #ConstructionJobs #CommercialManagement #QuantitySurveying #FIDIC #Tendering #CostControl #ClaimsManagement #ConstructionCareers #Hiring #QatarJobs #EngineeringJobs #CANDYSoftware #ConstructionIndustry